Presentation of Common Infections in Older Adults
This handout reviews common infections in older adults and how they can present differently than in younger individuals.
Caregiver journey map: Supporting those with Alzheimer's and other dementias
AgingWell Hub has created an integrated journey map for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and other demetias. The map can be used to identify opportunities to provide support and intervention for caregivers, and in turn, benefit their care recipients. The journey map follows the experiences of an unpaid family caregiver of an older adult with Alzheimer's disease.
Source: AgingWell Hub, 2017.
https://agingwellhub.org/resources-and-insights/
My life, my story: Teaching patient centered care competencies for older adults through life story work
This study describes "My Life, My Story", an educational activity for enhancing patient-centered care (PCC) competencies across health professions trainees. The activity most influenced trainees' ability to understand the patient as a "whole person" along with other PCC competencies such as showing empathy, really listening, building knowledge of values and goals, and building relationships. Creation of an account and a fee is required to view this article, or it can be viewed through affiliation with a member organization.
Alcohol and Falls
This handout discusses alcohol use in older adults and its relationship to falls. It outlines how many drinks an older adult should consume while discussing the definition of one drink in different aspects.
Geriatric Pharmacy Curriculum Guide
This curriculum guide is designed to prepare pharmacy students and pharmacists with the education needed to care for older adults. This third edition of the guide links foundational geriatric principles of care necessary for pharmacy students with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy CAPE (Center for the Advancement of Pharmacy Education) Outcomes and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education’s Accreditation Standards and Guidelines.
Source: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2021.
Pneumonia in Nursing Home Patients
This handout discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of nursing home acquired pneumonia. It summarizes drug treatmentt for pneumonia in patients in the nursing home and those who become hospitalized.
Physical Exercise Guidelines for Older Adults
This handout discusses the health benefits of exercise and provides exercise recommendations for older adults. It describes common exercise-related injuries in older adults, and medications that are linked to exercise complications.
Parkinson's Disease
This handout discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Parkinson's Disease, including medical and surgical therapies. It describes complications that can occur, and outlines treatment options for non-motor symptoms of Parksinson's disease.
Osteoarthritis: An Overview
This handout reviews the prevalence and risk factors of osteoarthritis in older adults. It also discusses diagnoses and treatments such as medications that can reduce pain and improve function of affected joints in patients with osteoarthritis.
Oral Care for Older Adults
This handout offers tips and protocols for preventing dental caries and other oral health conditions. It also provides information regarding oral care for patients with selected health conditions in older adults..